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Podcast: The Property Nomads Podcast
Episode: Rent Controls = Less Housebuilding. Just ask Scotland
Description: Rob discusses the negative impact of rent controls on house building in Scotland, highlighting how rent controls imposed by the Scottish government have led to a significant decrease in the number of new homes being started and completed. The statistics show a drop in housing construction across the board, including private sector and council homes. The episode emphasises how rent controls restrict the free market, leading to skyrocketing rents and discouraging investors from putting capital into the housing market. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent controls in Scotland have led to a decrease in house building, with f...